petite
/pəˈtiːt/
adjectivepe · tite
Think: “a PET is TEENY”—PET + TEENY sounds like pe-TITE, meaning small.
Yes, it's petite. Ends with French-style “-ite” and is pronounced “tuh-TEET” (the final E is silent).
Definition
- adjectivesmall and delicately built; small in size (often used to describe a woman or clothing sizes).
Examples
- “She is petite, but she runs faster than anyone on the team.”
- “The jacket comes in petite sizes for shorter frames.”
- “He ordered a petite latte and a muffin for breakfast.”
Synonyms
smallslightdaintycompacttiny
Antonyms
largebigtall
Translations
ES pequeña; menudaPT pequena; miúdaFR petite
Common misspellings
petitpetetepetittepetietpetiteypeteetpetítepetiite
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